Nettled by the censure uttered by Sita, Ravana allows her a time-limit of two months to revise her decision and threatens her with death if she does not listen to reason. Restored to confidence by the glances of Ravana&#39;s consorts, however, Sita condemns him once more. Leaving instructions with ogresses of terrible and ugly aspect to bring her to reason by recourse to intimidation and persuasion, Ravana thereupon leaves the presence of Sita along with his womenfolk.Recitation: 00:00 - 07:59Translation : 08:04 - 18:56

Sundarakanda Sarga 23, "Ogres frighten Seetha", Book 5 Canto 23

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